Portal Space Systems
The Senior Loads & Dynamics Engineer at Portal Space Systems is responsible for owning the structural dynamic environment of spacecraft, from predicting loads to executing and verifying dynamic tests. This role involves developing and maintaining dynamic finite element models, performing coupled loads analysis, and leading vibration, acoustic, and low-frequency test campaigns. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure vehicle performance and safety through ground handling, launch, and on-orbit operations.
Portal Space Systems is an aerospace company developing Supernova, a solar-thermal spacecraft engineered for rapid, sustained maneuverability across orbital regimes from LEO to Cislunar space. Their proprietary Solar Thermal Propulsion (STP) technology delivers up to 6 km/s of delta-v, offering on-demand autonomy and real-time control without the need for nuclear reactors. The company serves national security, commercial, and scientific missions with capabilities including orbital repositioning, rendezvous and servicing, and payload delivery.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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